Award

Service Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2023 at 14:58

Tender

09 Aug 2022 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford City Council has completed the award process for the Service Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower. The contract, worth GBP 220,000, falls under the industry category of Recreational, cultural, and sporting services. The tender was open for bidding with a deadline for submissions on September 9, 2022. The contract period is scheduled from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. The Council aims to appoint a single Concessionaire to operate and manage Carfax Tower as a visitor attraction.

This procurement opportunity by the Oxford City Council presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the recreational, cultural, and sporting services sector to expand their operations. Companies with experience in managing cultural attractions and promoting tourism may find this tender particularly suitable. The contracting authority, Oxford City Council, has outlined its vision to generate annual income through the agreement, creating potential growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Service Concession Contract for the Provision of Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower

Notice Description

Oxford City Council (the 'City Council') is seeking to award a Service Concession Contract for the Management and Promotion of Carfax Tower on behalf of the Council as detailed in the Contract Terms and Conditions and the Specification. The principal aim of the tender process is to appoint to the Council a single Concessionaire to operate and manage Carfax Tower, and also promote it as a prime visitor attraction for the Council and as part of a cultural quarter. The Council will be seeking an annual income from this Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-197b6998-7a65-4b5e-8752-482d24ff39bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c8e13b-e7f8-4849-8791-f514c4a84ad1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1DS
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOM TAPPIN

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